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Went fishing at Rodney's fishing and caught 9 nice bass , Roy probably cought more I would think. About when it started to get dark we went to the clubhouse, only about 5-6 people last night but they had the 396's cranked up. At first they sounded funny, almost no bass, Roy found the problem. When they moved them someone wired them out of phase so very little bass. After he fixed it there was plenty bass, it had been a while since I had heard them, I forgot how good they sounded. We left after 2 this morning, it's a rough place to hang out. Still have not left Roy's, it will be dark when we get home at this rate.

I have a Festool. It will cut as accurately as you can mark. It's easier than using a table saw for ripping full sheets. It's also faster because there's no set up per cut like a table say. For me it's easier to cut angles as you just draw a line and cut as opposed to using a protractor and setting up a jig. I wouldn't say it's the next best thing, I'd say it's different and in many respects better

Yes, my daughter has labeled me as "the bad influence" LOL.

I have 2 teenage daughters, both good kids. I will take girls over boys ANY day. I have 5 brothers, I know what boys are capable of

Not like me

Nothing personal they are just training for later when they get married.

Correct. Dave Mallette has one and Michael Ray has the other.

Thanks. Between my track saw and son in laws table saw, everything fit together perfectly. When we had all the baffles in place, you could put a straight edge across every one and not see daylight under any of them.

It's about 5 ft tall and a little over a ft and a half wide. You'll need just over 2 sheets of plywood (4'x8') to build one. My son in law was in awe over how big it was but I couldn't help but think how small it looked compared to the Lil Wrecker I built. The F-20 is 20 cu ft and the Lil Wrecker is about 29 cu ft and 6' tall.

I thought we were talking about Tarheel?

That's a very good price. I like that light colored stone look, seems popular around there, probably a light colored mortar also. I've done those ranging from $1000-$6000. Will you burn wood or have a gas log? Here's a couple pics of a nicer one I built. Homeowner asked if I could add a water feature....

Even though it's on youtube, you should have a listen to them doing 'Stairway to Heaven' for the LZ Honors Concert. That performance gives you goosebumps. Bonham's son plays drums with them... awesome performance. Bruce

Time for a tonic. Spent the morning getting repair estimates on my truck and 10' diameter stone pad with fire pit built 2003 Silverado SS with 166000 miles no work on suspension other than shocks and brakes. tie rod ends stabilizer bar links steering gearbox replacement (slight leak, I remember changing the seal in the days gone by) left rear caliper is dragging for some reason (pucks or slides?) front and rear differential drain and re-fill (Chevy says due at 150,000) brake system flush power steering flush Shop 1 never used them before but in business since 1950s: just change one tie rod end that is worn would change both rear calipers / pads they use only GM OEM $3850.00 - $50 military discount Shop 2 have used them in the past and was pleased replace all 4 tie rod ends replace left rear caliper assy and both side pads (5 and 7 mm remaining, front good; weird I replaced all rotors and pads at same time a couple of years ago) GM steering box and Moog tie rod end, didn't ask about the caliper $1850 if paid in cash

You got that right. Oldest is in driver's ed right now and every time her and Mom go driving she comes back mad. Does not like criticism of her skills. I'm sure in her mind she's ready to drive across the country, hardly. Good kid, as you said though, a teenager.

We had 3 girls, I think the teenage years are the worst, teens know everything. Glad that now there all in the late 30's.

I have step sons ... was telling the wife, when we were courting, "I don't think I am a very good role model"

does she make slushies too ?

Bet he is excited, I think I would have to try it out and make it pretty later. One good thing his wife can't really complain about how big it is or where it's going, look who helped make it happen!

That box must be bigger than I thought, the hole looks more like a 12" driver size. I would like to hear one of these sometimes.

Oops, sorry, I just saw this. Son in law will be doing the veneering and finishing the project up. I just wanted to get the box built for him. We didn't recess the screw heads so veneering over them wouldn't work. Even if we had recessed them they would still have to be filled so that it would be flat under the veneer. The box uses a 15" Dayton driver and he'll use a 500 watt plate amp in a separate box.

Sounds like you have the touch. Are you driving for this trip? Awesome time of the year for a drive, especially in the midwest when the leaves are changing.

nice ride Chuck !

all of them. 2 in IN, one in Greensboro all of us are getting together w/o it being a funeral. They are almost as quiet as me. Can't take us anywhere. And now we get to blame it on old age....

going to visit your sister ?

Big difference. Thought she was younger. Looks like I will be making a grand tour in Sept. Tucson to Michiana. Elkhart to NC and return. Might be able to do some shopping/buying along the way.

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morning coffee...with sponge Bob.. and Gia being miserable.... throwing things around.... and the only comment from her.... hmm...hmmmmm. hmm... just asked her what's wrong.... all I get is hmm hmmm and a pouty face..

I've literally ripped through my entire collection today. obviously it's not that big. About to grow it a little though, signed up with a vinyl wholesaler, most things are kind of a wash but certain hard to find audiophile grade recordings are way cheaper, trying to make a big list right now.

Solder and heat shrink is the proper way. Twisting wires together and taping is a no no. Crimping would be a second best alternative.

Indeed! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L0I290O I didn't even know about CCA until I looked into buying new wire. Is it a new thing? I know the other wire I'm using is ofc 100% copper.

Please note we are talking about a Southern Gentlemen. Not Jethro Bodine --- ?!

scratch the Depends and have a real bucket seat.

Yep I noticed from one day to next that the brake pedal was nearing the floor and braking was "marginal". After parking in the drive, of course, I see a rather large puddle of fluid. Brake fluid of course. The mechanic in me quickly assessed I had a brake issue. Got 'er done in the next couple days.

@Ceptorman That is drop dead gorgeous. I would have put a wood fired pizza over on the fountain side, but that is exceptional work.

No need for a huge foundation I guess, not much frost. Usually water drainage is an issue here, again from the freezing, but being built for water to escape can help. A gravel base below the fire pit area will help with water. A fire brick lined pit is very good, will take all the heat you can generate. I haven't found any kind of masonry, concrete, stone, or granite that can withstand the 1000 degree heat a wood fire can create. I like to run the fire brick all the way to the top, where the coping or trim stops, that way no masonry is exposed to the heat. This way might not look the best, but will last the longest. This is more important if they're using brick, very few clay brick will hold up to a fire. If the homeowner uses a gas log, I'll use a nice something nice looking to cope, or finish the top. Here's one designed for a gas log, limestone coping on top. That stone would last about 15 minutes with a wood fire....

True, they still know everything, and now we're just old is what they think. We are old, can't argue with that, it's best to just let them think they are always right. Then later when something happens, just say how did that work out for you?

Heart doesn't seem to get the respect they deserve. Great songs, great arrangements, and oh.... that voice. Saw the Love Mongers on tv once, that typifies Heart. They are Love Mongers.

and sometimes the knowing it all continues into the 20's. I have a step daughter like that. knows everything

I have a couple of those female type children as well. 15 and 13, I'm right in the thick of it. When the wife and those 2 get going sometimes I hide in the bedroom. Thankfully, the gear that I listen to the most is there. It's like a safe haven.

I take it the track saw works well? I've been looking at getting one myself. Seems to be the next best thing to a proper table saw setup. What brand do you have? I was looking at this one. http://www.grizzly.com/products/Track-Saw/T10687 Figured it would work for a few sub projects. Great looking build though. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

I was kinda thinkin' the same.

my kid sister [in Greensboro] was worried about getting a nice place to stay on the beach [KureBeach]. I had to remind her, that in spite of how we feel, we are all SENIOR CITIZENS, They wouldn't tear the place up ... would they?

how old is she? our grand is 3

there's issues that are going on... but it has nothing to do with me..

Not quite EZ104 but this is as close as I'll ever get These guys played the ol' Citrus Bowl when I was living there mid 2000s **GOOD pressing!

I snagged my first pair of “older” Klipsch Speakers. These are first gen Epic CF-2 in Cherry. So far, I am really liking them. I have been a huge supporter of the older Reference speakers and the Paladium line but I am having a good time with my new purchase!

Took my first cruise several years ago wondering what all the cruise mania was about. And I'm still wondering -

A couple more pics.

Cut now.